Karen Kerschmann, LCSW

As the world has been inundated with news of the coronavirus, I've struggled to craft an article on how to best manage our emotions during this ambiguous time. I will be posting in a few days about a couple of interventions that will help with feelings of distress, but in the meantime I want to share this great post by fellow therapist and gifted writer, Bree Rehac. [ 342 more words ] https://therapyinsd.com/were-all-in-this-together-compassi/

Your mental health is important. Sometimes you cannot afford to see a therapist, do not have time to go to one, or one isn’t accessible where you live. Perhaps you aren’t ready to see one but would like to see what therapy all is about. Maybe you see a therapist, but need help putting the helpful techniques they have given you into practice. [ 566 more words ] https://therapyinsd.com/top-5-mental-health-apps/

We want change to happen quickly. However, it takes time to accomplish our New Year’s goals. The following are 7 tips to help you stick with your resolutions and succeed! Tip #1: Stick to One Thing When you are deciding on a New Years resolution, stick to the one thing that is most important to you. Do not overwhelm yourself. When you feel overwhelmed, you get discouraged. [ 836 more words ] https://therapyinsd.com/7-secrets-to-making-your-new-years/

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article by Elizabeth Bernstein, around 40 percent of people in the US say they are lonely. Thirty years ago that number was halved, around 20%. However, feeling lonesome is not just an unpleasant emotion you need to learn to live with. In fact, loneliness actually re-arranges your genes and changes you from the inside out. [ 886 more words ] https://therapyinsd.com/loneliness-san-diego-therapist/

Is your drive to be 'perfect' dragging you down? Check out part 2 of my 4-part series on how to enjoy this holiday season.

Look around in any store and you’ll find early reminders of what’s ahead of us- spending quality time with we people love, great food, awesome parties, and the list goes on. Of course, these are what we all hope our holiday season will be made of, but that’s not always the case. Even in the best of situations, people struggle with excessive commitments, unrealistic expectations, and financial pressures. [ 609 more words ] https://therapyinsd.com/how-to-keep-the-happy-in-your-holi/

Earning your clinical license opens up a world of possibilities, so you want to begin gaining hours as soon as possible. Regardless, the process can be confusing for the best of us. Throughout my years of providing LPCC, MFT and LCSW supervision, there are certain questions that I’m asked on a regular basis. Here’s a nice compilation of many of these inquiries, as well as one vital tidbit that is often overlooked: [ 1,051 more word ] https://therapyinsd.com/mft-lcsw-supervision-8-answers-to-/

Of course, we’ve all heard that one of the greatest ways to combat everyday feelings of stress, poor concentration and anxiety is to meditate. Research has proven that this magic state literally changes our brain, as outlined in this Washington Post article. While it’s true that meditation is a powerful antidote to many of the everyday maladies of stress, it can be a real bear to figure out how to meditate in the traditional sense. [ 1,131 more word ] https://therapyinsd.com//cant-meditate-think-again-10-of-/

It’s sunblock and swimsuit time in San Diego! Most of us are making sure we have our summer essentials in place, and pretty soon it will be time do your favorite summer activities! Like clockwork, my clients begin to express anxiety about an upcoming pool party or BBQ where they may be wearing a lot less than they have in the last few months. [ 566 more words ] http://therapyinsd.com//what-it-takes-to-succeed-at-losing